under protest

phrase

: while expressing objection, disagreement, or disapproval of the need to perform an act

He paid the fine under protest.

Examples of under protest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nandy has been a consistent critic of X and has now moved to exit under protest. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 July 2026

The gate remained closed to the public until this spring, when Levy opened it under protest to avoid an additional $1 million fine from the Coastal Commission. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

Humble starts with Charlotte Heat Zhoe started with the club at about age 4, having followed in big sister Zariya’s footsteps, if somewhat under protest. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025

Initially, the visiting players did not want to resume the game, but returned to the pitch under protest, with both teams agreeing to play out the remainder of the match by passing the ball about without attempting to score. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

Britain’s Jeremiah Azu was also disqualified on Saturday and not allowed to ‘run under protest’ due to the clearcut nature of the decision. — Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024

Apple is making these changes under protest Apple announced this shift to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), wide-ranging antitrust legislation that among other things seeks to make software distribution platforms fairer for developers. — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2024

Rhymes for under protest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed